MMBIO 151

Making Informed Judgements

Students will be able to make informed judgments on tests, lab reports, and lab presentations by applying and integrating appropriate microbiological knowledge. *Relates to Program Learning Outcome: "Communicate scientific information using both oral and written methods"

Complexity, Diversity and Purposes of Life

Students will be able to reflect on the complexity, diversity and purposes of life by examining the physiology, ecology, and genetics of microorganisms. *Relates to Program Learning Outcome: "Reflect/discuss/explore how faith in the Lord and Christ-like living are affected by an understanding of fundamental biological principles"

Microbes

Students will be able to distinguish between eukaryotes, prokaryotes, and viruses by comparing and contrasting their various structures and functions. *Relates to Program Learning Outcome: "Exhibit mastery of four of the following six principal areas of the discipline" five of which are microbial physiology, microbial genetics, microbial ecology, medical microbiology, and virology

Microbiology Tools and Technique

Students will be able to discuss and use the fundamental tools utilized by microbiologists, including aseptic technique, streaking for isolation, and performing growth experiments. *Relates to Program Learning Outcome: "Exhibit mastery of four of the following six principal areas of the discipline" three of which are microbial physiology, microbial genetics, microbial ecology

Research Design, Data Collection, and Analysis

Students will be able to design and carry out research studies, including formulating questions and testable hypotheses, implementing appropriate experimental protocols, and collecting and analyzing data, and drawing appropriate conclusions. *Relates to Program Learning Outcome: “Devise experiments with appropriate hypotheses and controls.”